Copper price rallies after Grasberg violence
Copper above $3.00 after former workers torch dozens of buildings, vehicles at Freeport's Indonesia operations blocking access to world number two mine.
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Costs related to layoffs, lawsuit, take toll on AngloGold results
The miner, Africa's biggest gold producer, reported a loss of $176 million in the six months to June 30, compared to a profit of $52 million in the same period last year.
Chile rejects divisive $2.5 billion Dominga copper-iron ore project again
A committee of six ministers pointed to numerous flaws with the project, including severe impact to a Humboldt penguin reserve.
More than 200 workers to go at Sandvik Materials Technology unit
Measure is part of a broader plan to restore profitability at the division, which saw adjusted operating profit fell by 37% in the second quarter of this year.
Cat introduces new electric drive wheel loader
This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders.
Voisey’s Bay underground mine on hold
Plans to extend the life of the Voisey's Bay nickel mine in northern Labrador by moving operations underground – already once delayed – are now on hold.
Kingsgate jumps 49% after Thai gold mine suspension lifted
Investors in Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. (ASX:KCN) were allowed to gasp for air on Friday after being underwater on the stock due to problems with its mine in Thailand.
World’s top 10 silver mines
Only six of the top 20 producers are primary silver miners. The polymetallic ore deposits from which silver are recovered account for more than two-thirds of the world's silver resources.
Giant Peru mine blockade lifted after state of emergency
Copper price rally cools after threat to global supply from top 5 Las Bambas mine is averted.